University terms high school students need to know
True story: someone I know completed all of the courses (she thought) she needed for her degree. University had been a long and...
Teens: go ahead, find your passion!
I’ve helped many students explore potential careers over the years, and it surprises me to be reminded that “finding your passion” is...
My child chose general Arts & Science. Should I be worried?
Ask any Grade 12 university-bound student, and they’ll tell you: there's a lot of pressure to know what degree/program they are going to...
A tale of two degrees
I attended two excellent career-related events this week and I found myself emphatically telling people the same thing at both events. ...
Decisions, Decisions: 3 ways to help your child choose a university program
In your student's final year of high school, at a relatively young age, they will make some important decisions. For many students, the...
Are Campus Tours Really That Important?
I’m truly blown away when I hear that someone chose a university without first taking at least one tour of the campus. Although I...
Mama told me to shop around, and here's why...
Just like it pays to shop around for a home or a car or another big ticket item, it pays to “shop around” for the best deal on a...
